Local News

Flash: Archbishop, wife, son, others Abducted in Abia

Archbishop Uka Uka Osim of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, his wife, Anne Osim and son, Roland Uka Osim, have been kidnapped.

They and three other clergymen of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, were abducted in Abia State on May 1, 2024.

They were travelling to Awka, capital of Anambra State, on evangelical duties when the armed men accosted them.

Other three priests also kidnapped were Azuka Ochu, Moses Okafor and Anderson Akwazie.

Their abduction was confirmed by the administrator of the spiritual organisation in Abia State, BCS, Bishop Denis Onuoha.

He said four days after, the abductors have not reached out to anybody.

“We are very worried but we are assured that the Almighty Father who they worship and work for with total devotion will help them out”, he said.

While he called on security agencies to step in and rescue the clergymen, he said they are deep in prayers believing that the Archbishop and his brethren will be rescued unhurt.

Police authorities in both Anambra and Abia States are yet to react to the incident. (Text, excluding headline: Daily Trust)

VAM News

Recent Posts

Presidency clears air over reports of COS Gbajabiamila’s alleged sack

News Update The attention of the Presidency has been drawn to a viral falsehood circulating…

3 hours ago

Christmas: Hon. Ibrahim Kunle Olarewaju Celebrates Constituents, Assures Of Sustained Prosperity Under Tinubu, Oyebanji Leadership

THE Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on National Assembly Matters, Hon. Ibrahim…

4 hours ago

Christmas: Relief as Youth Reformers Initiative, Aminat Ajibola Foundation Donate Food Bank to Osun Residents

By Abioye Tosin Lawrence | Community & Development Correspondent NEWS UPDATE In a deliberate move…

9 hours ago

Christmas: ‘Embrace Christ’s Virtues’

NEWS UPDATE THE National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Tanimu Turaki, has urged Nigerians…

12 hours ago

Several Nigerians spend Christmas in darkness

News Update Many Nigerians across the country are celebrating this year’s Christmas in darkness following…

13 hours ago

Yuletide: US announces closure of embassy in Nigeria

THE United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will shut down…

13 hours ago